The Toblin Hill Bridge in Shrewsbury, Mass., has been reconstructed and reopened after the original had to be demolished following the discovery of a sinkhole. Originally built as part of the Toblin Hill Estates subdivision in 1998, a private developer … Continue reading →
Built in 1964, the Hickman Road Bridge over the Tuolumne River in Stanislaus County, Calif., provides a vital link between the community of Hickman and the city of Waterford. However, since 1997, stakeholders with an interest in the bridge have … Continue reading →
When major flooding washed out the bridge and culverts in the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Okla., in May, the executive director of transportation and infrastructure for the Cherokee Nation, Michael Lynn, knew the department had to do something fast. Lynn … Continue reading →
After several years with pedestrians having no safe passage from the west side of downtown to the east, an improved bridge reopened in the summer of 2020 to benefit the city of Rockford. “It was a safety issue,” said … Continue reading →
While closing down a bridge may seem like an inconvenience, it has opened the door to numerous possibilities for one New York County. When the New York State Department of Transportation ordered Putnam County to close the Morningthorpe Avenue … Continue reading →
Jeffersonville, Ind., a city of approximately 45,000, is experiencing a downtown resurgence. That new life has come in part due to a recently completed, $22 million project known as the Big Four Bridge — a former railroad truss bridge that … Continue reading →
Madrid, Iowa, is located just to the west of a direct line connecting Ames and Des Moines. The population is about 2,360, according to the 2009 U.S. Census estimate: large enough to support many local conveniences, such as gas stations, … Continue reading →
On Dec. 20, 1929, the people of Milton, Ky., and Madison, Ind., gathered to celebrate the opening of a bridge that would link their two Ohio River towns. Eighty-five years later, the communities came together once more: this time to … Continue reading →
The first new bridge connecting St. Louis, Mo., and Illinois in over 40 years is nearing completion. Currently, one bridge carries traffic for I-64, I-70 and I-55 across the Mississippi River: The new corridor will reroute I-70 off of the … Continue reading →
A massive bridge project between New Albany, Ind., and Louisville, Ky., is designed to make transit between the two towns easier. The entire project has six sections, divided among the two states. Each section has its own design team and … Continue reading →
The Purple People Bridge that connects Northern Kentucky to Southern Ohio has become as iconic and beloved as the area’s famous Montgomery Inn ribs, Graeter’s ice cream and Skyline Chili. The color is one reason it stands out, but the … Continue reading →
